Book notes: Jan. 14-20

• Meet author Sharon Fifferas she discusses her latest mystery, “Backstage Stuff,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Wine and cheese will be served. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• “The Running Dream” author Wendelin Van Draanenreads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Robert Kursondiscusses his books “Shadow Divers” and “Crashing Through” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in the cafe at Barnes and Noble, 720 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. (847) 247-1157.

• Meet author Ken Knackas he discusses and signs copies of his book “Images of America: Forest Park” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, at Centuries and Sleuths bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.

• Renowned vintner and author Laura Catenawill give a presentation on wines and will be on hand for a wine-tasting program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at Bella Bacinos, 36 La Grange Road, La Grange. Signed copies of Catena's latest book, “Vino Argento: An Insider's Guide to the Wines and Wine Country of Argentina,” will be available for purchase. The cost of the event, including the wine tasting and presentation, is $55 (excluding tax and gratuity). Seating is limited, and reservations are encouraged. Call (708) 420-9600, e-mail bacinos@comcast.net or see bacinos.com.

• Antioch author Rebecca Johnsdiscusses her novel “The Countess,” a dramatization of the life of a Hungarian countess in the early 17th century, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Gary W. Moore launches his new book about legendary rock star Buddy Holly, “Hey Buddy: In Pursuit of Buddy Holly, My New Buddy John and My Lost Decade of Music,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Moore will read from and sign copies of the book. (630) 355-2665.